by groupm7 | Sep 18, 2026 | Blog
Contributing as much as possible to tax-deferred retirement accounts such as traditional 401(k)s and IRAs is a common recommendation. Contributions generally are pretax or deductible, and the power of tax-deferred compounding can help turbocharge growth. But some...
by groupm7 | Sep 16, 2026 | Blog
Trading items or services — without exchanging cash — has long been common among small businesses. Today, some use online barter exchanges to facilitate trades. In addition to preserving cash flow, these types of transactions may expand your purchasing power, help you...
by groupm7 | Sep 14, 2026 | Blog
Shareholders sometimes provide funds to their businesses outside of their initial investment or regular capital contributions. These transfers — commonly referred to as shareholder advances — raise an important accounting question: Under U.S. Generally Accepted...
by groupm7 | Sep 10, 2026 | Blog
Disability insurance is a valuable benefit provided by many employers. It replaces a portion of the insured person’s income — typically 45% to 65% of pre-disability earnings — after a specified waiting period that starts when the person becomes disabled (as...
by groupm7 | Sep 8, 2026 | Blog
Many small businesses start out as sole proprietorships. This structure is simple and inexpensive to establish and maintain — and it gives the owner direct access to profits without having to take formal distributions. But it also makes your taxes more complicated...
